Akiba
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Akiba
The name 'Akiba' is a variant of 'Akiva', derived from the Hebrew root עקב (aqev), meaning "heel" or "to follow/guard," often interpreted as "protected by God" or "supplanter." It is primarily used in Jewish culture, most famously associated with Rabbi Akiva, a leading 2nd-century CE sage and martyr who was a foundational figure in the development of the Mishnah and Jewish oral law.
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Etymology
The name 'Akiba' is a variant of 'Akiva', derived from the Hebrew root עקב (aqev), meaning "heel" or "to follow/guard," often interpreted as "protected by God" or "supplanter." It is primarily used in Jewish culture, most famously associated with Rabbi Akiva, a leading 2nd-century CE sage and martyr who was a foundational figure in the development of the Mishnah and Jewish oral law.
Akiba currently ranks #11,770 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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